Tuzla International Airport — Dubrave Gornje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Tuzla International Airport (Dubrave Gornje) is TZL — its ICAO code is LQTZ.
Distance & flight time from TZL
Tuzla International Airport
In northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuzla International Airport, coded TZL, sits near the village of Dubrave Gornje and serves the industrial city of Tuzla along with the surrounding Tuzla Canton. Originally built as a Yugoslav military airbase, the airfield later opened to civilian traffic and has become known chiefly as a base for low-cost carrier operations connecting Bosnian communities to destinations across Western Europe, particularly Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where large Bosnian diaspora populations reside. Passenger numbers grew substantially after budget airlines expanded their route networks from Tuzla in the years following the Bosnian War, making the airport an important link for family visits, labor migration, and tourism alike. The runway and apron infrastructure still reflect the site's military origins, though terminal facilities have been modernized to accommodate the steadier flow of scheduled commercial flights the airport now handles.
Runways at Tuzla International Airport (TZL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8152 ft (2485 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tuzla International Airport (TZL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP/DEP | 125.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 140.325 MHz |
| GCCD | GND/CLNC DEL | 143.425 MHz |
| OPS | AFLD OPS | 142.525 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 25.892 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 130.85 MHz |
Airports near Tuzla International Airport (TZL)
- Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) — 77.3 km (48.0 mi)
- Ponikve Airport (UZC) — 99.6 km (61.9 mi)
- Osijek Airport (OSI) — 111.7 km (69.4 mi)
- Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) — 124.8 km (77.5 mi)
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) — 131.6 km (81.8 mi)
- Batajnica Air Base (BJY) — 132.3 km (82.2 mi)
- Mostar International Airport (OMO) — 148.6 km (92.3 mi)
- Morava Airport (KVO) — 164.9 km (102.5 mi)
TZL functions primarily as a low-cost carrier gateway linking Tuzla to Bosnian diaspora communities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, using a runway that was originally built for military use.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tuzla International Airport?
The IATA code for Tuzla International Airport is TZL.
What is the ICAO code for Tuzla International Airport?
The ICAO code for Tuzla International Airport is LQTZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.